BTS to Make History as First K-Pop Act on GQ US Cover, Global Teaser Rollout Signals Major Feature, This is the First Visual With All 7 Since ARIRANG Era Began

BTS is preparing to make history once again. The global supergroup will become the first K-pop act to appear on the cover of GQ US, marking a significant cultural milestone for both the group and the genre’s continued expansion into Western mainstream media.

The upcoming issue will also feature the first official photoshoot of all seven members together in this new era, making it one of the most highly anticipated editorials of the year.

Excitement ignited when GQ shared a teaser clip featuring the words: “They’re back, and they’re coming to GQ.” Within minutes, the preview began circulating across social platforms, signaling that this would not be an ordinary magazine announcement. What followed underscored the scale of the moment.

Multiple international editions of GQ simultaneously shared the teaser, including GQ UK, GQ France, GQ Italy, GQ Spain, GQ Germany, GQ Australia, GQ Korea, GQ Japan, GQ India, GQ Thailand, GQ Mexico, GQ Taiwan, GQ South Africa, GQ Middle East, GQ Portugal, GQ Poland, GQ Hong Kong, and GQ Brazil.

The coordinated global rollout suggests a feature of extraordinary magnitude, one that extends far beyond a single regional cover.

The move is a powerful acknowledgment of BTS’ sustained global influence. GQ US has long been regarded as one of the most influential men’s fashion and culture publications in the world.

For BTS to headline its cover, while receiving amplification from nearly every major international edition, reflects their status as cultural leaders rather than niche performers.

The timing is also significant. As RM, Suga, Jin, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook resume full-group activities, the cover represents not just a fashion milestone but a symbolic return to the global stage.

Details surrounding the shoot concept and interview remain under wraps, but expectations are already high. Given the scale of the teaser rollout, this issue is poised to become one of the most talked-about magazine releases of the year.

When GQ declared, “They’re back,” the message was clear. And the world is watching.

BTS have covered GQ Korea and Japan. RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have had individual GQ Korea covers.